Netherlands. Leeuwendaalder 1576 – CNM 2.28.66 – Delmonte 831 (No

etherlands – Holland – Silver Leeuwendaalder 1576 – CNM 2.28.66 – Delmonte 831 Description: Silver Leeuwendaalder (Lion Daalder) issued by the States of Holland in 1576, during the Dutch Revolt. An early provincial silver coin featuring an armoured knight and the heraldic lion of Holland. Obverse: Standing armoured knight looking over his left shoulder, his left hand resting on the hilt of his sword. With his right hand, he holds a shield bearing the rampant lion of Holland, suspended from a strap in front of him. The date 1576 is divided on either side of the shield. Surrounding Latin inscription: MO NO ARG ORDIN HOL (Moneta Nova Argentea Ordinum Hollandiae). Reverse: A large rampant lion within a circular border. Surrounding Latin inscription: CONFIDENS DNO NON MOVETVR (He who trusts in the Lord shall not be moved). Specifications: - Issuer: States of Holland - Denomination: Leeuwendaalder (Lion Daalder) - Year: 1576 - Mint: Dordrecht - Material: Silver - Diameter: 41 mm - Weight: 26.75 g - References: CNM 2.28.66; Delmonte 831 Historical Context: The Leeuwendaalder was introduced by the States of Holland in 1575, during the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule. Originally valued at 32 stuivers, this silver denomination later became an important international trade coin, circulating widely beyond the Netherlands.

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